Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia

03/19/2026

Did someone say FREE ice cream? Today, enjoy a free cone at participating Dairy Queen locations in the Augusta and Savannah areas. Plus, dip your cone for $1 to support Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia, your local Children's Miracle Network hospital!

02/27/2026

It's officially time to lace up your sneakers!

The Heart and Sole Inc. 5K is back, and we couldn't be more excited. This beloved community race starts and ends right at Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia. Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting the incredible kids and families we serve.

The best part? There's no pressure to compete. Whether you're an avid runner chasing a PR, a family with a stroller, or someone bringing their four-legged best friend along for the walk, everyone is welcome at the starting line.

Sign up today: www.heartandsoleinc.org

02/26/2026

Thanks to a $200,000 gift from the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation, three new Bunnell jet ventilators are headed to the NICU at Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia. These specialized ventilators are gentler on the tiniest lungs, giving our most premature babies a better chance at a healthy start.

We're grateful for this generous investment in the lives of our smallest patients.

02/16/2026

Something special rolled into Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia. 🚛

The Knight-Swift "Fleet of Miracles" trucks arrived and featured our very own Miracle Kid, Coale!

This moment captures what our children's hospital is all about: compassionate care, powerful partnerships, and a community that shows up for kids when they need it most.

Thank you to Children's Miracle Network, Knight Transportation, and Swift Transportation for being incredible partners in our mission.

Coale, we're so proud of you! 💪✨

02/12/2026

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it.

The Golisano Foundation's $50 million gift to Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia will create a dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU, meeting a critical need for specialized heart care for children across the Southeast.

WRDW's Zayna Haliburton took an in-depth look at what this means: families won't have to travel hours for the cardiac care their children need. Expert treatment. Advanced technology. Right here.

Watch the full story ⬇️
https://safe.menlosecurity.com/https://www.wrdw.com/2026/02/02/miracle-monday-wellstar-golisano-childrens-hospital-build-dedicated-cardiac-icu/

Miracle Monday: Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital to build dedicated cardiac ICU >> https://www.wrdw.com/2026/02/02/miracle-monday-wellstar-golisano-childrens-hospital-build-dedicated-cardiac-icu/

01/15/2026

At Wellstar Children's of Georgia, we're committed to driving innovation in healthcare so our patients have access to expert, lifesaving treatment. Congratulations to Wellstar Chief Pediatrics Officer Dr. Carrie Stinson for being named an Innovator of the Year in Pediatric Health in the Atlanta Business Chronicle Health Care Champion Awards. We're grateful for her dedication to caring for our community!

01/08/2026

Help us save lives! Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia is hosting a blood drive with Shepeard Community Blood Center January 15 from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Schedule at http://spr.ly/6185CqRqb or walk in at our lobby at 1446 Harper St. in Augusta.

01/01/2026

The first baby of 2026 has arrived at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center! Baby Zerah was born at 1:13 AM on January 1, weighing 8 pounds and 4 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches. Congratulations to the proud family and our amazing care team for starting the year with such a beautiful moment!

12/29/2025

The holidays are filled with wonder, but for children in the hospital, it can feel different. After finishing his Christmas rounds, Santa made a special stop at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia to bring smiles and a little extra magic to our patients. See the full story on WFXG FOX54.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Santa Claus made a special stop in downtown Augusta on Christmas Day, bringing holiday cheer to children spending the holiday at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

12/29/2025

Wellstar is deeply grateful to philanthropist and founder of Paychex, Tom Golisano, and The Golisano Foundation for his transformative $50 million gift to Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia. This tremendous investment will further catalyze our lifesaving, compassionate care for children, and includes the creation of our new Pediatric Cardiac ICU. In honor of Mr. Golisano’s generosity, the hospital will be renamed. We’re thrilled to start our next chapter as Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia and look forward to expanding access to care for patients throughout the Southeast.

Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex, and a leading healthcare philanthropist, announced today a historic $50 million investment in the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia (WCHOG), which is affiliated with Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia.

12/26/2025

A Fort Gordon family received an unforgettable Christmas gift this year with the birth of their son, Carter, who arrived at 8:08 PM on Christmas Day, weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz. Surrounded by compassionate care from our labor and delivery team in Augusta, this special moment reflects our commitment to supporting families during life’s most meaningful milestones. We congratulate the Benson family and wish them a very merry season as they begin this new chapter.

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from our MistleTOES to yours! To celebrate National Sock Day, Small TALK, Wellstar’s Pediatric Literacy Program, teamed with NICU nurses, Small TALK Nurse Navigators and community partners at West Cobb Regional Library and One More Row to gift every baby at Wellstar Kennestone and Wellstar West Georgia Medical Centers a pair of handmade jingle bell MistleTOE booties. Parents were encouraged to jingle tiny toes and say, “Look! Your toes are jingling!” This simple joyful moment helps little ones build early language skills and connect with the world around them. Learn more about Small TALK at wellstar.org/smalltalk.